Dubai Casino: Is MGM's $2.5 Billion Island Resort Just Waiting for a License? There is a story circulating in Dubai property circles about a Dubai casino — one that officially does not exist. A 25-acre artificial island is rising off the coast of Umm Suqeim, less than a kilometre from the Burj Al Arab. Three of the most famous Las Vegas hotel brands — MGM Grand, Bellagio, and Aria — are being built...
In March 2026, ValuStrat's residential price index posted its first monthly decline since the post-pandemic recovery began. The index dropped 5.9% in a single month, to 229.2 points. Villas fell 5.8%, apartments 6.3%. Four months later, rental data caught up with capital values: average UAE rents declined 5.4% between January and April, and the residential segment specifically fell around 7%.Local and...
The UAE has spent the past eighteen months rewriting the rules of residency. What used to be a straightforward two-year employer-sponsored permit has evolved into a layered system designed around skills, contribution, and long-term commitment to the country. For property buyers, professionals, freelancers, and even content creators, 2026 brings a different set of doors — and lower thresholds at...
Why This Guide Exists If you Google "how to buy property in Dubai," you'll find about forty articles that say roughly the same thing. Choose a property, sign an MOU, transfer at DLD, get the title deed. Each of them takes 12 minutes to read. None of them prepare you for what actually happens when you try to do it. This guide is the version I wish someone had written for the foreign buyers...
Dubai’s real estate market attracts investors from all over the world. High rental yields, tax-free income, and strong branding make it look like an easy win. But in reality, many investors lose money — not because of the market, but because of the way they make decisions. The Biggest Mistake: Buying Too Late Most investors don’t buy when the opportunity is there.They buy...
